HONDA XL 500 (1979-1981) Specs, Performance & Photos
Updated: 16 December 2021 • Maintained by:
Segment: Naked / Road
Production years: 1979, 1980, 1981
Manufactured for three years, Honda's XL500 was available in Tahitian Red, Helios Red and Monza Red with Black. The motorcycle was able to reach a top speed of 135 km/h.
HONDA XL 500 1979-1981
HONDA XL 500 497
| engine specs | Type: | Air cooled, single cylinder, four stroke, 4 valve per cylinder | Displacement: | 497 cm3 | Bore X Stroke: | 3.5x3.1 in OR 89 mm | Compression Ratio: | - | Horsepower: | 32/6500 KW(hp)/RPM | Torque: | 27.4/5000 lb-ft/RPM OR 37/5000 Nm/RPM | Fuel System: | Carburetor |
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| transmission specs | Gearbox: | 5 Speed | Clutch: | - | Primary Drive: | - | Final Drive: | Chain |
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| chassis specs | Frame: | - | Front Suspension: | Leading axle coil spring forks | Rear Suspension: | Swing arm two dampers | Front Brake: | Drum | Rear Brake: | Drum |
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| dimension specs | Overall Length: | - | Overall Width: | - | Seat Height: | - | Wheelbase: | - | Ground Clearance: | - | Weight: | 313 lbs OR 142 kg | Fuel Capacity: | 2.7 gallons OR 10.2 L |
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| tyres specs | Front: | 3.00-23 | Rear: | 4.60-18 |
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